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U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz

It was the latest in back-and-forth attacks that have strained the tenuous ceasefire in the war and efforts to reach a deal to extend that truce.

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 5:08 am

Notice of Multi-Color First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call

-Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call covering MCCs ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 4:58 am

Finance Minister Purbaya dismisses resignation rumors

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has firmly dismissed circulating rumors of his resignation, declaring his ...

Antara News 6 Jun 2026 12:45 am

Incomplete truce: On the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Israel has to pull back troops from Lebanon for peace to take hold

The Hindu 6 Jun 2026 12:16 am

Russian strikes kill 7 in Ukraine, destroy children's food plant

The enemy attacked a peaceful civilian food industry enterprise, Kyiv region governor Mykola Kalashnyk said in a post on Telegram

The Hindu 5 Jun 2026 11:09 pm

Israel strikes southern Lebanon after evacuation warnings to several villages

Israels air force has struck parts of southern Lebanon, and the military issued evacuation warnings for nine villages

The Hindu 5 Jun 2026 11:02 pm

India lodges protest with Pak over polls in Gilgit-Baltistan

New Delhi: India on Friday, June 5, said it lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over Islamabads plans to hold general elections to the so called Gilgit-Baltistan assembly, maintaining that the region is Indian territory that has been illegally and forcibly occupied. New Delhi asserted that such endeavours by Pakistan cannot mask the underlying issues Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 5 Jun 2026 10:02 pm

Indonesia says illegal fishing crackdown saves US$895 million

Indonesia's fisheries ministry said it had taken action against 1,210 vessels involved in illegal fishing since ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 9:29 pm

Why Did Nepali PM Balendra Shah Call on UK to Take an Interest in an India-Nepal Dispute?

The controversial comment was made on the eve of ruling party chief Ravi Lamichhanes visit to India.

The Diplomat 5 Jun 2026 8:26 pm

Bali will host 2026 Asian Open Water Swimming Championship

The Tourism Ministry has announced that the 12th Asian Open Water Swimming Championship 2026 will be held on June ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 8:13 pm

Indonesia eyes June issuance of Panda Bonds

Indonesia is targeting the issuance of yuan-denominated sovereign bonds, known as Panda Bonds, in June 2026 as part of ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 7:39 pm

Indonesia eyes egg distribution through food aid program

Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono has proposed including chicken eggs among the commodities distributed through ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 7:36 pm

Central Java becomes first region to integrate cooperative education

Indonesia's Central Java province became the first region to integrate cooperative education into school curricula, ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 7:19 pm

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi erupts, sends ash 1.5 km high

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in eastern Indonesia erupted on Friday evening, sending volcanic ash about 1.5 kilometers ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 7:14 pm

Bhutans Development Model Faces Its Hardest Test

Today, Bhutans development model faces pressures that may overwhelm the deliberate gradualism that has long defined its approach.

The Diplomat 5 Jun 2026 6:07 pm

Indonesia plans plain packaging for cigarettes and vapes

The Health Ministry is formulating regulations on cigarette and vape packaging and health warnings as part of efforts ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 6:06 pm

Surabaya chosen as pilot for river plastic reduction program

The Coordinating Ministry for Food Affairs has launched a river plastic pollution prevention partnership program aimed ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:47 pm

Former Tibet government head sentenced to life in prison

Che Dalha illegally took in more than 158 million yuan ($23.35 million) from 1999 to 2025 while he worked in the country's southwestern border regions of Tibet and Yunnan, as well as during postings in Beijing, a court said

The Hindu 5 Jun 2026 5:40 pm

UI, Monash launch joint degree program in information systems

The University of Indonesia (UI) and Monash University have agreed to establish a joint degree program in Information ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:30 pm

KPK probes BRI-Telkom procurement of banking notification services

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has launched an investigation into alleged corruption involving ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:29 pm

Aceh airport foils meth smuggling, four couriers arrested

Security officers at Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport in Aceh thwarted two separate attempts to smuggle ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:23 pm

Indonesia's regulator defends market as stocks extend slide

Indonesias financial regulator sought to reassure investors after the Jakarta Composite Index capped a turbulent ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:22 pm

One-stop CPO exports via DSI to guard state revenues: Deputy minister

Routing crude palm oil (CPO) exports through PT Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia's (DSI) single-window system is ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 5:05 pm

Indonesian Air Force backs Kertajati as regional Hercules MRO hub

The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) fully backs a plan to transform Kertajati International Airport in West ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 4:50 pm

Bali court sentences Russian national to 8 months in drug case

A court on Indonesias resort island of Bali sentenced Russian national Kseniia Varlamova, 33, to eight months ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 4:22 pm

Thailand to appoint conciliators for UN-backed mediation with Cambodia, says Foreign Minister

Cambodia said it had launched a compulsory conciliation process under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

The Hindu 5 Jun 2026 4:15 pm

Indonesia fast-tracks oil and gas rules to cut import dependence

The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry is fast-tracking regulations on unconventional oil and gas regulations ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 4:13 pm

Pakistan grateful to Trump for India ceasefire: Shehbaz Sharif

Islamabad: Pakistan will forever remain grateful to US President Donald Trump for his timely intervention in helping secure a ceasefire with India, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said. Addressing a reception hosted by the US Embassy here on Thursday, June 4, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, Shehbaz described Pakistan-US ties as a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 5 Jun 2026 4:02 pm

Indonesia streamlines fertilizer distribution for farmers

Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan said subsidized fertilizer distribution has ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 3:49 pm

SPPGs key to developing quality human resources: Minister

Minister of Population and Family Development Wihaji stated that Nutrition Fulfillment Service Units (SPPGs), also ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 3:43 pm

Indonesia, France expand research and education ties

Indonesia is expanding cooperation with France in higher education, science and technology after both countries agreed ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 3:13 pm

Indonesias budget shows resilience on revenue rebound

Indonesias State Budget (APBN) recorded a deficit of Rp180.4 trillion (US$10.02 billion), or 0.70 percent of GDP ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 3:05 pm

Indonesia's KPK reviews needs after Prabowo anti-graft push

Indonesia's anti-graft agency (KPK) said it would assess its institutional needs after President Prabowo Subianto ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 3:02 pm

Minister proposes civilian roles within police under law revision

Indonesia's human rights minister proposed allowing civilian professionals to fill non-operational positions within ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 2:55 pm

Indonesian govt says forest task force secures US$20 billion assets

Indonesia's Presidential Staff Office said the Forest Area Control Task Force has secured Rp371.1 trillion, ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 2:50 pm

House Speaker urged govt to curb forest and land fires

House Speaker Puan Maharani urged the government to implement immediate strategic measures against escalating forest ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 2:48 pm

Indonesia eyes global partners for giant sea wall project

Indonesia's giant sea wall project, planned along Javas northern coastline (Pantura) has opened up new ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 2:34 pm

Seven killed as Israel strikes in south Lebanons Tyre: civil defence

Israeli military issued new evacuation warnings for nine southern Lebanese towns and villages, with Lebanons state-run National News Agency reporting people were fleeing

The Hindu 5 Jun 2026 2:05 pm

Everest Medicines Enters Commercialization License Agreement with Mabworks for Bejescin(R) in the Asia-Pacific Market

Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK) announced that it has entered into a commercialization license agreement with ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 1:49 pm

Everest Medicines Enters into Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Travere Therapeutics for Civorebrutinib a Potential Best-in-Class BTK Inhibitor for Rare Kidney Diseases, Driving Value Conversion

Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK) announced that it has entered into an exclusive licensing and collaboration ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 1:46 pm

ANTARA must be guardian of facts in digital era: Meutya Hafid

Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid emphasized the strategic role of ANTARA News Agency as the ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 12:55 pm

Eid al-Adha qurban reaches 2.03 million animals across Indonesia

The Ministry of Religious Affairs reported that the number of sacrificial animals or qurban for Eid al-Adha 1447 Hijri ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 12:47 pm

Labuan Bajo's Golo Koe Festival promotes eco care, sustainable tourism

The 2026 Golo Koe Labuan Bajo Maria Assumpta Nusantara Festival is expected to strengthen environmental conservation ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 12:41 pm

Former VP Jusuf Kalla warns of rising state capitalism worldwide

Indonesia's 10th and 12th Vice President Jusuf Kalla said state capitalism is gaining momentum globally, marked by ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 12:35 pm

Indonesia secures Swiss funding boost for OECD membership push

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto revealed that Switzerland had agreed to provide 3 million ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 12:16 pm

UN nuclear watchdog says its been unable to inspect Iranian facilities

The International Atomic Energy Agency warned that it was unable to discharge its safeguards responsibilities that it has under the Safeguards Agreement of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

The Hindu 5 Jun 2026 12:14 pm

ONERHT Foundation Raises Over S$280,000 for Local Charities and Announces New Leadership at 11th Anniversary Charity Golf & Gala Dinner

ONERHT Foundation Ltd (Foundation), the corporate social responsibility vehicle of RHTLaw Asia LLP ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 12:01 pm

HKUST and CalmCar Establish the Physical AI Innovation Center, Ushering in a New Era of Physical Intelligence

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and Suzhou Calmcar Electronics Technology Co., Limited ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 11:57 am

Indonesia aims to finish OECD technical review by 2030

Indonesia aims to complete the technical review phase of its accessionto the Organization for Economic ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 11:35 am

Trump confident of India trade deal despite new tariff threat

This week, the US proposed new tariffs on dozens of countries including India over concerns of forced labour.

BBC 5 Jun 2026 11:33 am

Indonesia finalizes new e-commerce rule to boost SMEs

Indonesia has finalized a new e-commerce regulation aimed at strengthening small businesses and consumer ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 11:32 am

Minister teases possible cabinet role for labor leader Said Iqbal

State Secretariat Minister Prasetyo Hadi hinted at the possibility of Labor Party President Said Iqbal joining the Red ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 11:31 am

Indonesia eyes Eurasian partnership for major infrastructure projects

Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) voiced ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 11:28 am

Indonesia seeks Estonian expertise to boost digital governance

Indonesia has explored opportunities to collaborate with Estonia on governance reform initiatives, focusing on ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 10:09 am

Mobix Labs to Acquire U.S.-Built Drone Manufacturer Vision Aerial, Expanding Into Global Drone and Aerial Intelligence Markets

-Mobix Labs, Inc.(Nasdaq: MOBX) today announced that it has signed a binding Letter of Intent to ...

Antara News 5 Jun 2026 6:13 am

RI, Philippines explore barter schemes amid weakening exchange rates

Trade Minister Budi Santoso said Indonesia is preparing a trade cooperation with the Philippines through a barter ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 9:32 pm

Indonesia targets efficiency in Free Nutritious Meals program

Governance improvements to Indonesia's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program in 2026 will begin with efforts to ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 8:55 pm

President dismisses dy minister Silmy Karim following extortion case

President Prabowo Subianto officially dismissed Silmy Karim as Deputy Minister of Immigration and Corrections on ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 8:42 pm

BGN to pause new SPPG construction amid free meal restructuring

Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN)Nanik Sudaryati Deyang said the agency will temporarily halt the ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 8:33 pm

Free meal program to focus on remote areas, priority groups: BGN

The Free Nutritious Meal(MBG) program will focus onunderdeveloped, frontier, and outermost (3T) areas, as ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 8:28 pm

What Indias Latest Press Freedom Ranking Reveals About Its Democratic Trajectory

The RSFs score for India is significant not for the number itself, but for what that ranking reflects about deeper structural trends affecting journalism, media ownership, and democratic accountability.

The Diplomat 4 Jun 2026 8:13 pm

Nepal Foreign Minister to visit India from June 5

Announcing the dates of Mr. Khanal's India visit, the Nepal government on Thursday June 4, said in a statement that he will hold a formal meeting with Mr. Jaishankar in New Delhi.

The Hindu 4 Jun 2026 8:09 pm

Indonesia records 17.89 percent energy mix, exceeding target

Indonesia has recorded a major milestone with new and renewable energy (NRE) hitting 17.89 percent of the ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 7:32 pm

China, India, and the Emerging Green Divide

Clean technology has become embedded within a wider geopolitical contest over industrial leadership, technological sovereignty, and influence in the world, especially in the Global South.

The Diplomat 4 Jun 2026 7:30 pm

Quetta Train Bombing Points to Escalating Insurgent Violence in Balochistan

The attack, which coincided with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifs visit to China, was aimed at sending China a message that its investments in Balochistan are not safe.

The Diplomat 4 Jun 2026 7:26 pm

Rupiah's depreciation not to hurt domestic industry: minister

Deputy Minister of Industry Faisol Riza said the depreciation of the rupiah is unlikely to significantly affect ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 6:57 pm

Indonesia's electrification rate reaches 99.83 percent in Q1 2026

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources reported that Indonesia's electrification rate reached 99.832 percent ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 6:48 pm

Forestry minister accelerates digital national park services with app

Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni has called for accelerating the digital transformation of national park services ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 6:22 pm

Russias Dual Afghan Strategy and Pakistans Shrinking Room for Maneuver

Moscow's deepening relations with the Taliban hint at growing doubts about Pakistan as a counterterrorism partner.

The Diplomat 4 Jun 2026 6:19 pm

Indonesian govt debt remains manageable despite rupiah slide: minister

The rupiah's depreciation beyond Rp18,000 per US dollar has not disrupted the government's ability to service ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 6:12 pm

Villages key to stable national economic growth: BRIN chief

The economic potential of Indonesia's rural areas represents a pillar of real economic strength capable of ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 6:02 pm

Minister promotes economic potential of transmigration areas to China

Transmigration Minister Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara invited Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Wang Lutong to visit ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 5:55 pm

Australia supports Indonesia's OECD accession bid: Airlangga

Australia has expressed support for Indonesia's accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 5:38 pm

Indonesia seeks to become regional biosecurity hub with FAO support

The Indonesian Quarantine Agency (Barantin) is seeking to position Indonesia as a regional hub for biosecurity through ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 5:27 pm

Silmy Karim receives Rp100 mln weekly from immigration extortion

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) stated that the Deputy Minister of Immigration and Corrections for the ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 5:25 pm

Russian edition of Xi Jinping's Leadership launched in St Petersburg

The Russian edition of the first volume of China's Governance Under Xi Jinping's Leadership was ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 5:14 pm

Indonesia intensifies ASEAN collaboration to accelerate AI adoption

Indonesia is stepping up its regional leadership by intensifying cross-border collaboration to accelerate the adoption ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 5:12 pm

OJK urges financial industry to improve digital transaction security

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has urged the financial services sector to upgrade its digital transaction ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 4:41 pm

Halal certification expands gains for tourism villages: RI minister

Indonesia's Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana said halal certification for businesses in tourism villages ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 4:20 pm

Trade Ministry prepares new regulations for natural resource exports

The Indonesian Trade Ministry has finalized three new ministerial regulations on the export reform for the ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 3:04 pm

Kalimantan plant shows promise as potent diabetes treatment

Researchers at the University of Jember (UNEJ) have found that Ampelocissus rubiginosa Lauterb, a wild plant endemic to ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 3:01 pm

Indonesia, China exploring agri-research center cooperation in Salor

The Indonesian Ministry of Transmigration and the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia are exploring a partnership to develop ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 2:53 pm

Indonesia's BPOM backs safe nicotine therapy products for smokers

Indonesia's Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) has assured the safety of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 2:50 pm

Indonesia's agencies tighten border checks against drugs

Indonesia's quarantine and narcotics agencies will integrate data systems and strengthen early detection at ports ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 2:47 pm

Indonesia expands probe into international wildlife smuggling

Indonesian authorities raided a wildlife storage facility near Jakarta and seized 11 protected green tree pythons as ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 2:39 pm

Indonesia's export growth led by coffee, tobacco shipments

Indonesias exports surged in April, driven by strong non-oil shipments of coffee, spices and tobacco products, ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 2:31 pm

BI ramps up market intervention as rupiah hits Rp18,000 per US dollar

Bank Indonesia (BI) has ramped up its market interventions to defend the rupiah after the currency breached a historic ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 2:27 pm

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Set to Release on September 25, 2026!

-Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced thatOnimusha: Way of the Sword, the latest title in ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 2:06 pm

BRIN chief warns against AI misuse in scientific research

Indonesia's research agency chief warned that artificial intelligence must not undermine academic integrity, ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 1:54 pm

Taman Safari Indonesia welcomes four rare Sumatran tiger cubs

Taman Safari Indonesia II Prigen in Pasuruan District, East Java Province, has introduced four Sumatran tiger cubs born ...

Antara News 4 Jun 2026 1:41 pm